Aug 14, 2021
The landscape
is changing for freelancers. How do we navigate successfully? I
share an update about the ABC Test that's in California's AB5 law
and it's big brother, the PRO Act which has passed in the House of
Representatives and is being considered in the Senate, and how
freelancers have been and can be adversely...
Aug 9, 2021
By way of a
true story to illustrate the point, I share a mindset shift for
visual creatives who want to elevate their status, pricing, and
creative leadership when working with clients. That's by
understanding what it is we really do which is far more than making
things look good. The true value in what we do as...
Jul 31, 2021
It seems
counter intuitive to turn down a project when you need the income.
But saying NO is sometimes the best thing to do for the sake of
your future. Turning down a client may in fact be the best business
decision you make in a day. Here's why, and how to say no to
prospective clients, scope creep, and bad ideas.
Jul 24, 2021
Whether you freelance full-time or part-time, these time management principles will help you win the struggle to juggle the professional and personal aspects of your life.
Jul 17, 2021
Based on a
true account of a miscommunication between me and one of my design
students, I discuss the importance of being specific in what we
communicate to clients, getting to the point, and diagnosing their
needs accurately. It's also important that your client accurately
receives what you're communicating. Both...